Tuesday, December 05, 2006

So I've heard about this fabulous new product called "Soyatoo" for about a year now, and I've been dying to try it. I mean, vegan, healthy whipped cream in a can? How could I not? Except that... it costs $5.99 or more. But recently, Soyatoo has been on sale at our Co-op for "only" $3.29, so Daiku and I snapped up a can.

First reaction? I must admit, we were both a little disappointed. It tasted so... soy-like. Its blandness contrasted badly with the sweetness of the ice cream. (I think Raspberry À la Mode is my new favorite Purely Decadent Flavor! I'm usually a sucker for anything chocolate, but this stuff was good, with thick swirls of raspberry and chewy brownies... mmmm).

that we had a revelation! Mexican hot chocolate made with cocoa, cinammon, and chilli powder, topped with Soyatoo and more cocoa. Guess what? Soyatoo is SO much better on hot things than on cold. As it melts, its flavor mellows and becomes sweet and creamy, just what you'd want on top of hot chocolate or chai or nog or...

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On the day after Thanksgiving, Daiku and I knew that we could no longer put off preparing our lawn and yard for winter. So we did some raking, put some things away, and funnest of all, planted our bulbs.

I love planting these bulbs at the beginning of winter, and having them surprise us with beautiful blooms at the beginning of spring. Believe me, after a long Syracuse winter, some simple flowers are all it takes to lift your mood!

What did we plant?

Daffodils, muscari, and scilla. We also have some tulips and hyacinths from last year that we hope will come back.

And it seems like winter is finally here. After being amazed with the lack of cold weather and snow for so long, I can now report that it's freezing and snowy in Syracuse!

I love soyatoo. My first recation was a very soy flavor too, and usually the first bite is all the time, but I love this stuff.

It sells here for $4 normally and I often find it on sale for $3. It lasts up to 10 days in the fridge, and I get a lot of use out of it when I have some. I agree about putting it on hot things, your mexican hot chocolate looks amazing. I've been having it recently on Vitasoy Peppermint heated up. Yum.

I love the Soyatoo stuff, though my first reaction was the same--"Yuck! That tastes like tofu!" But it really, really is much better on hot things... great with a latte and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top!

Speaking of hot things, I was wondering if there's any chance of getting your Mexican hot chocolate recipe out of you? I have always wanted to try it, but have perpetually been afraid of ruining a great cup of hot chocolate by putting in TOO MUCH chili powder! Proportion guidance would be much appreciated...

Whisper, hot cocoa, a wonderful Thanksgiving menu... wow! A real treat for my eyes to read today. I haven't said YEAH! congrats on the win yet. ... now I have. Have a great day. The hot cocoa....mmmmm!

Oh yeah, winter is here. I can't believe how cold it is - it feels so much colder than what the temperature says and that hot chocolate looks like the bees knees LOL I second the request for the recipe!

I didn't get to the Plowshares Crafts fair this year. I usually try to go at least one day. For a few years one of the local greyhound adoption groups had a booth and I volunteered with them. This year it just wasnt' to be - too much on the agenda last weekend :-(

(this is a repost from my own blog that I felt justified in repeating - sorry to clutter up your comments, Bazu!)

EPP - thanks for posting the nutrition info. My concern is not for the amount of "sugar" grams a product has, but rather for the type of sugar it contains. In the interest of seeking a less "extreme" diet (in terms of yin and yang, stimulating effects, etc), I have chosen to avoid both cane sugar and beet sugar, however minutely they are present in a food. Unfortunately, the food labelers have created much confusion by labeling all sugars (whether they come from fruit, grains, or cane) as SUGAR, despite their differing effects in the body.

Okay, so I tried Soyatoo when M and I went on a binge trip to Whole Foods to buy stuff to stock up his parents house... I think I am the only person who loved it at first try. It tasted like Cool Whip to me, which I always loved.

I saw Soyatoo at Whole Foods but haven't tried it yet. Thanks for the heads up about using it on hot beverages. I definitely want to try it on some hot cocoa. Looking forward to seeing pics of your flowers when they bloom in the Spring :)

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